Snakes are active. Think twice about walking along bush tracks, along creeks and rivers, through grassland and paddocks. Not worth the risk.
https://www.gsdcouncilaustralia.org/gsdcacontent/uploads/2015/04/Stings-Bites-and-Ticks.pdf
Grass seeds. Grasses are now drying out with seeds ready to drop. Walking through paddocks, reserves, walking tracks etc. is where your dog can pick these nuisances up. Long coat or stock coat are both at risk. Give your mate a
good check up after a walk, between toes, under arms and ears are good spots. Seeds are bad news for dogs and can cause serious problems.
https://www.mypetwarehouse.com.au/my-pet-blog/pet-care/general/the-dangers-of-grass-seeds-to-dogs-and-cats ( a general overview )
Heat stress especially for puppies can be a silent enemy. A very good article from the Quarterly National Review
https://www.gsdcouncilaustralia.org/gsdcacontent/uploads/2015/03/07-GSDCA_Autumn_2015.pdf ( navigate to pp44 )
Make sure your dog has plenty of shade available and lots of fresh water which may mean multiple and stable water containers for active puppies.
Stay safe.
Terry and the Committee.
Please call Terry on 0439 003468 or email terrytaukus3@optusnet.com.au if you have any questions
For new member inquiries, please call or e-mail only. Texts will not be answered.
Thank you for your co-operation.
The Northern Branch is the only metropolitan venue of the GSDCV to train on Saturday afternoons. This gives members from other Branches the flexibility of an alternative site when the situation demands a different day. We have a group of very experienced instructors who can give guidance in general obedience for nine week old puppies through to older mature dogs, obedience trialing, Rally O, tracking and endurance.
Thinking of giving conformation shows a crack? We can help there too. Also handy for members haling from other Branches….you do not have to miss a class!
Training times are: Obedience classes commence at 2.00pm, With regard to show training, we are not currently conducting classes.
We do encourage members to arrive about 30 mins prior to take advantage of the socialisation that occurs before classes.
If you have questions regarding the training of puppies and older dogs, purchasing a puppy or a membership inquiry, please call our Chief Instructor Terry Taukus on 0439 003468 or terrytaukus3@optusnet.com.au
Please call or e-mail only. Texts will not be answered.Thank you for your co-operation.
What Can You Do and Learn?
Training is fun, and your dog is rewarded throughout the training session.
Rewards can be food, a favourite toy or object or verbal praise. Make sure you bring any or all of them each week.
Training your dog involves learning all of the following then you will have a well behaved dog.
• Socialising with other dogs
• Focus and Watch Me
• Sit, Drop and Stand
• Recall (come back when called!)
• Walking calmly and Heeling
• Praise and Play
• Leave
• Problem Solving
• Meet other like minded GSD owners and their dogs and puppies